RANUNCULUS (Ra-nun'-keu-lus)— 
Buttercups 
Handsome plants for any situation where 
the soil is not too dry. Should be planted 
in colonies for the best effect. 
*acris fl. pL—Perfectly formed double yellow, 
glossy, button-like flowers in clusters on 
15" stems. A good early-blooming cut 
flower. 25c each; 3 for 6Sc; Doz. $2.25 
*acris repens—Flowers indentical with above but 
grows only 8" tall and spreads by runners 
along the ground. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.25 
'■“glaberrimus—A native that pops into bloom 
during open spells in winter and very early 
spring. May be gathered here any time 
after the first of November and forced into 
bloom in the house. Wax-like single flowers 
of deep golden yellow on 4" stems. Foliage 
disappears during summer months.. 
3 for 25c; Doz. 95c 
*gramineus—Neat tufts of grassy foliage and 
slender 10" stems bearing large single flow¬ 
ers- Also disappears during the summer. 
35c each 
RUDBECKIA (Rud-bek'-i-a)—Coneflower 
Excellent free flowering perennials of easy 
culture for the sunny border. Showy plants 
for the background and good cut flowers. 
Golden Glow—A popular hardy plant producing 
masses of perfectly formed dahlia-like deep 
golden yellow flowers. 6'. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
purpurea—Very attractive purple flowers with 
large, brown, cone-shaped center from July 
to October. 25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
SAGINA (Sa-gee'-na)—Pearl Weed 
*alpina—A choice moss-like plant forming deep 
bright green mats studded with small white 
flowers. Unexcelled for stepping stones and 
rock work. 25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2.25 
SALVIA (Sal'-vi-a)—Meadow Sage 
A group of showy plants for the background 
blooming profusely in late summer and fall. 
Should have full sun for best results, 
azurea—Eong willowy stalks clothed in slender 
leaves and in late August terminating in 
a 12" spire of lovely bright blue flowers 
which keep for several days when cut 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
pitcher!—^Similar to above but having flowers of 
very deep rich gentian-blue and blooming 
a little later. 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
officinalis—Common sage, the leaves of which 
are used for seasoning. The flowers are 
also quite ornamental being a good bright 
purple in long terminal spikes. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
One each of the 3 Salvias 75c; 3 each $1.75 
SANGUINARIA (San-gui-nair'-i-a)— 
Blood-Root 
A choice little native for a shady spot de¬ 
lighting in cool moist leaf mold. An excel¬ 
lent plant for the water edge or be;neath 
shrubs and trees. 
*canadensis—Glistening pure white, waxy flowers 
an inch across on 4" stems in very early 
spring followed by large glaucus blue.green 
leaves, beautifully lobed and scolloped. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
SAXIFRAGA (Sax-a-fra'-ga)—Rock-foil 
One of the largest and most varied groups 
of rock plants known. Because of wide dis¬ 
similarity both in habit of growth and flow¬ 
er they are justly deserving of widespread 
interest taken in them the last few years. 
The encrusted sorts lend the illusion ot 
the southern desert, the magasea group have 
large tropical appearing leaves, while the 
mossy kinds form cool green carpets for the 
shady spots. Collecting Saxiiragas is an 
interesting and educational hobby. 
*aizoon brevifolia—A very tiny closely tufted 
deep green of very refined appearance. Rare. 
50c each 
*aizoon flavescens—Pale green frosted rosettes 
and dainty sprays of yellow flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
*aizoon rosea—Medium rosettes of pale green. 
Deep rose flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.25 
andrewsi—Large rosettes with long leathery 
leaves. Fine rose flowers. 35c each; 
3 for 85c; Doz. $3.25 
*apiculata—A delicate little encrusted jewel for a 
fairly moist spot with shade from noonday 
sun. 35c each 
*balcana—Incurved rosettes of silvered foliage. 
Dainty purple-flecked white flowers. 
50c each 
*baldensis—A minute encrusted form with flat 
twisted leaves and creamy flowers. 2". 
50c each 
*bellardi—A handsome compact rosette of round¬ 
ed, silvered leaves. A very fine encrusted 
variety. 50c each 
*bronchialis—Lovely silvery green prickly fol¬ 
iage which turns a rich bronze in winter. 
White flowers with yellow spots at base. 
Likes shade and moisture. 50c each 
*caespitosa—Dense mossy grower with dainty 
white flowers. 25c each 
*cochlearis—Mounds of silvery frosted foliage and 
dainty white flowers on 7" stems- 50c each 
*cochlearis minor—Tiny domes of silvered roset¬ 
tes. Graceful sprays of large white flowers 
on red stems. Rare. 50c each 
*cotyledon pyramidalis—Very large rosettes of 
beautiful silvery foliage which take on a 
rich crimson coloring during the winter. 
Immense heads of dainty white flowers min¬ 
utely spotted with red. 35c each; 3 for 85c; 
Doz. $3.00 
*Engleri—Rosettes of narrow silvery leaves and 
dainty white flowers. 50c each 
^Gilford’s Seedling—Fine compact mossy type 
with crimson flowers. 40c each 
*lagaveana—A fine encrusted form with medium 
sized green leaves heavily lined with silver. 
4" spikes of creamy flowers. 35c each; 
3 for 85c; Doz. $300 
*McNabiana—Fine encrusted silvery foliage taking 
on rich Autumn tints. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.25 
*pyramidalis—Large broad leaved rosettes and im¬ 
mense panicles of white, crimson-flecked 
flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
*sarmentosa—^Attractive variegated leaves cov¬ 
ered with fine hair. Pink and white speckled 
flowers on 5" stems. 50c each 
*umbrosa—(London Pride) Dark glossv green 
rosettes and pi^k flowers in large heads in 
late summer. 10". 35c each 
*umbrosa primuloides—^A tinv form with flower 
stem not over 5" tall. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the 21 Saxifragas $6.50: 3 for $15 ,'0 
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